TAMPA, Fla. – Illinois State Softball fell to No. 4/5 Florida in its first game of the day prior to the Redbirds' second game of the day being canceled due to rainy weather conditions.
The Redbirds were scheduled to play two games today, but the weather in Tampa, Fla. had other plans. Illinois State was able to get its first game in against nationally ranked Florida, but the rain started and canceled the final game of the Redbirds' opening weekend.
BIRDS BITS (Game 1 vs. No. 4/5 Florida)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
The Gators offense proved to be too much for Illinois State's pitching staff today as the fourth-ranked team in the country put up a hefty 21 runs, scoring seven in the first, two in the third and fourth innings, and 10 in the fifth.